Violet Sorrengail was supposed to die in her first year at Basgiath War College—even she believed it.

But surviving Threshing was just the beginning. Now, as the real training begins, she faces a harrowing ordeal designed to break even the strongest.

The new vice commandant has singled her out, determined to show her how powerless she truly is—unless she betrays the man she loves.

Her body may be frail, but Violet possesses a sharp mind and a will of iron. And while leadership forgets that dragon riders make their own rules, Violet holds a secret that could shatter centuries of tradition at Basgiath.

But even that might not be enough.

Because an ancient threat looms, and not even dragon fire may be enough to save them in the end.